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Verb

A misconduct is a legal term meaning a wrongful,
improper, or unlawful conduct motivated by premeditated or
intentional purpose or by obstinate indifference to the
consequences of one's acts.

Two categories of misconduct are sexual
misconduct and official
misconduct. In connection with school discipline, "misconduct"
is generally understood to be student behavior that is unacceptable
to school officials but does not violate criminal statutes,
including absenteeism, tardiness, bullying, and inappropriate
language. (Special Education Dictionary, 2003, LRP Publications)
Misconduct in the workplace generally falls under two categories.
Minor misconduct is seen as unacceptable but is not a criminal
offense (e.g being late). Gross misconduct can lead to dismissal,
(e.g stealing or sexual harassment).

Misconduct

Misconduct is where something is seen as
unacceptable but is not a criminal offence e.g being late.

Gross misconduct is where you can be dismissed
straight away because it is serious enough and possibly criminal
e.g stealing or sexual harassment

Examples of Gross Misconduct

Fighting Being drunk on duty Stealing Harassing
people Subjecting people to racial abuse